Railside Farm, Dressage Eventing Equestrian Training Guliderland NY

518-357-4482
Altamont, New York
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About Railside Farm

Our instructor/ trainer- Melissa Suits

Melissa has been riding since the age of seven. She has been teaching and training horse for 20 years. Melissa Has a long list of accomplishments. Including a 4 year Equine Science degree from Centenary College, she has successfully competed to the preliminary level, She had shown thru 4th level dressage and she is a certified riding instructor.

With over 30 years of riding experience Melissa has had the opportunity to work with some wonderful people over the years. Such as, Eric Horgan, Marc Leone, Beth Adams, Olav Drehn, Tom Noone and others.

Melissa's approach stresses the importance of balance and strong position, understanding horse behavior; developing trust and a good working relationship between horse and rider.

Melissa program is geared toward the adult rider and understands the challenges of riding with a busy life style. She is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. She is working with her students in dressage and eventing.

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Manager and owner Mary Gleason

Manager and owner Mary Gleason- Mary has been managing and boarding horses for over 20 years. Mary treats every horse like they are her own. She believes that a happy horse makes for a happy owner. She has a strong belief in letting horses be horses. Turnout is a priority. Mary has lots of first aid knowledge and when in doubt will always look to her vet’s for help. Mary is pursing her riding career under the tutelage of Melissa.

You can be assured that your horses are in the best of care with her.

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